MIM Appreciation Nite 2009
"A Gathering of Global Citizens"

Released by : MIM
Date : 25 February 2009

Kuala Lumpur - The Malaysian Institute of Management (MIM) hosted over 200 guests at the "MIM Appreciation Nite 2009", held at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on 24 February 2009. The theme for the evening was "A Gathering of Global Citizens" with most of the guests dressed in colorful ethic and international costumes. The evening started with a special performance by the MIM staff followed by a spread of scrumptious food and entertainment.

"Tonight we take time to recognise and thank our clients and partners for their invaluable support throughout last year. Our sincere thanks go to all of you - our clients, business associates, sponsors, valued partners, members of the media, trainer-facilitators, friends, and members of the MIM General Council. We look forward to your continued support of MIM's activities and programmes in 2009," said YABhg Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar, President of MIM in his welcome address

He further added that MIM has planned an array of exciting events and activities for 2009, including the MIM-Public Bank `Manager of the Year Award', the MIM-Ricoh National Management Game, the Tunku Abdul Rahman Lecture as well as three corporate social responsibility programmes - MIM-TRYLA, MIM-THORA and MIM-RAMLEA and many more.

The evening also saw the giving out of Client Appreciation Awards to MIM's most supportive clients which include Malayan Banking Berhad and IT-365 Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Platinum Award), SIRIM Berhad and Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation Sdn Bhd (Gold Award) and Agrobank, Hei-Tech Padu Berhad, Chemical Company of Malaysia, Samling Strategic Corporation Sdn Bhd, Panasonic Electronics Devices (M) Sdn Bhd, Oriental Capital Assurance Berhad and TT dotCom Sdn Bhd (Silver Award).

Recognition awards were presented to the sponsors and partners of the Institute for their contributions - Genting Berhad, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Khind Holdings Berhad, Malaysian Productivity Corporation, MPH Bookstores Sdn Bhd and Public Bank Berhad.

Two of MIM's General Council members, YBhg Tan Sri Dato' (Dr) Ramon V Navaratnam and Mr Cheng Ping Keat were recognised for contributing to the MIM Management Research Fund through the publication of their manuscript titled "Quo Vadis, Malaysia?" and "Khind - Have you heard of it?" respectively. All proceeds from the sale of the books were channelled to the Management Research Fund.

The MIM Training Excellence Award was presented to 15 MIM trainer-facilitators who produced excellent ratings in participant evaluation of training courses through their consistent performance and commitment in the delivery of the programmes.

The event culminated with the presentation of cheques by Ricoh (M) Sdn Bhd and Masterskill (M) Sdn Bhd to YABhg Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar, President of MIM for sponsorship of the MIM-Ricoh National Management Game and the MIM-Masterskill Youth Leadership Development Programme respectively.

The Institute thanked all guests for their presence that evening and looks forward to their continued support in 2009 to help the Institute further develop Malaysian human capital to meet the needs of a competitive working global environment and promote management leadership excellence in Malaysia.

MIM recognised its most supportive clients with Client Appreciation Awards. Recognition Awards were given to sponsors and partners of MIM for their invaluable support and contributions. (from left to right : Mr Thomas Knirsch, Representative to Malaysia of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Mr Donald Kee, COO of MPH Bookstores Sdn Bhd, Pn Norida Mohamed, Corporate Communications Manager of Public Bank Berhad, YABhg Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar, President of MIM, YBhg Tan Sri Osman Cassim, Vice President of MIM, YBhg Jen Tan Sri Zain Hashim (b), Chairman of MIM, Dr Wilson Tay, CEO of MIM, YBhg Dato' Nik Zainiah Nik Abdul Rahman, Director General of Malaysia Productivity Corporation, Mr Cheng Ping Keat, Group CEO of Khind Holdings Berhad and YBhg Dato' Justin Leong, Head of Strategic Investments& Corporate Affairs of Genting Berhad. Cheques presentation by Ricoh Malaysia and Masterskill to YABhg Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar, President of MIM, for sponsorship of the MIM-Masterskill Youth Leadership Development Programme and the MIM-Ricoh National Management Game, respectively. Recipients of the MIM trainer-facilitators with the MIM Training Excellence Award. The MIM Staff performers having a photo taken with (left to right) Dr. Thomas Knirsch, KAS Representative to Malaysia, YBhg Jen. Tan Sri Zain Hashim (b), MIM Chairman, YABhg Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar, MIM President and YBhg Tan Sri Osman Cassim, MIM Vice President.